Understanding Uniqueness and Friendship

Cole shares his journey of embracing uniqueness and his special friendship with Steven, a man with autism. Through personal anecdotes, Cole highlights the importance of accepting differences and celebrating individuality. He emphasizes that autism is not a disease and that everyone should be proud of who they are. The talk encourages viewers to find what makes them unique and to live authentically.

What does Cole use to express his uniqueness?

• Unique hairstyles

• Different colored shirts

• Colorful hats

• Mismatched socks and shoes

What was the title of the book Cole's mom jokingly suggested for him?

• Be Different

• You're Weird

• Stand Out

• You're Unique

How did Cole's mom first meet Steven?

• In the high school cafeteria

• At a soccer game

• In a bookstore

• At a park

What promise did Steven make to Cole's mom?

• To meet her every month

• To write her letters

• To call her every day

• To visit her every week

What is one of Steven's unique abilities?

• He can memorize every phone number he hears

• He can speak multiple languages

• He can play multiple instruments

• He can drive a car

What does Steven say he wants to be when he grows up?

• A teacher

• A policeman

• A fireman

• A firetruck

What is one of Steven's favorite activities with Cole?

• Playing soccer

• Watching movies

• Playing hide-and-seek

• Going to the park

How does Cole describe autism in relation to other traits?

• As a disease

• As a unique strength

• As a challenge

• As a condition needing a cure

What does Cole suggest we should do with our differences?

• Hide them

• Embrace them

• Ignore them

• Change them

What is the main message Cole wants to convey about being different?

• It's something to be ignored

• It's something to be hidden

• It's something to be celebrated

• It's something to be fixed